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Patent GB-2237339-A (GB)
Title: Variable transmission and engine fuel economiser each using differential gearing
Inventor: TOOP CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F02B39/04
Filed: 1989-08-31
Abstract: A variable transmission comprises a gear casing 24 with bearings 25 and 26 which support a planet carrier 27. The input drive shaft 10 and bevel gear 11 drive idlers 12 and 13 journalled in planet carrier 27. Journalled in bearings 28 and 29 are shafts 16 and 17 which carry planet gears 14 and 15. The shafts 16 and 17 also carry two input bevel gears 18 and 19 in mesh with two output gears 20 and 21 connected to shafts 22 and 23. Control shaft 23 has a splined end 29 on which is supported rotor 30 of a fluid flywheel 31 whose stator 32 is attached to a fixed casing 24. Rotor 30 can be moved along the splined end of shaft 23 to vary the effective energy transfer to the stator and to the flywheel respectively, resulting in variable braking of output gear 21. An engine fuel economiser is also disclosed in which an exhaust driven turbine drives a flywheel which in turn drives differential gearing of which one output drives an engine crankshaft and the other output drives a supercharger. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226995-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine jet engine with thrust reverser
Inventor: GEIDEL HELMUT-ARND
IPC: F02K1/72
Filed: 1989-12-28
Abstract: Gas turbine jet engine with a fan delivering into a bypass duct (M) to generate the main propulsion thrust, and with a thrust reversing device having flaps (2) which for reverse thrust operation pivot into the fan air stream and cooperate with an axially extended extreme section (1) of the outer wall (4) of the bypass duct (M) to uncover deflection ports arranged at breakthroughs (D) in the wall, wherein the extreme section (1) of the outer wall (4) and the thrust reverser flaps (2) are linked (9) one with the other for relative movement between them such that in a first phase of actuation relative to a fixed extreme nozzle section (5), the extreme section provides an additional tan nozzle area which communicates with the inlet flow areas (Z) formed by the flaps (2) relative to the bypass duct (M). 
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Patent GB-2242844-A (GB)
Title: A pneumatic flow-control column for molten metal
Inventor: MONKS JAMES HERBERT
IPC: B22D41/14
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: A tubular ceramic column (1) locates over an outlet nozzle (2) in a melt-containing vessel. Lower part of column (1) comprises two galleries, separated by weir (3). Up-feed gallery (4) has inlet orifice (5) near vessel floor for liquid to enter. Down-feed gallery (6) passes directly into outlet nozzle (2). Pressurised gas is fed into upper chamber (7) via supply hose (10) located in fittings (8) sealed into top of column. Chamber (7) may also be vented to atmosphere as desired. Interaction between outflow and input upon gas confined in chamber (7) results in a self-regulating condition so that column height in down-feed gallery (6) remains stable at any given height. Outflow rate is instantly altered by adjusting column height in down-feed gallery (6); this is achieved by increasing or decreasing system pressure. The column completely drains in halting outflow; this makes for ease of re-start after long halt times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230700-A (GB)
Title: Emulsifiable pesticidal or plant growth regulating solid compositions
Inventor: OGAWA MASAO
IPC: A01N25/14
Filed: 1990-04-24
Abstract: Emulsifiable pesticidal and/or plant growth regulating solid compositions are obtained by spray-drying aqueous emulsions comprising (a) pesticides and/or plant growth regulators having a melting point of not higher than 70 DEG C, (b) surfactants, (c) dextrin and/or lactose, and (d) water and, if necessary and desired, (e) organic solvents and/or water soluble carriers. The emulsifiable pesticidal solid compositions are easy to handle and can be readily emulsified.
Patent GB-2234563-A (GB)
Title: Column shift with safety device precluding shift unless brake is operated
Inventor: KOBAYASHI SATOSHI
IPC: B60K20/06
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: In order to assure the safety of starting of an automatic transmission type motor vehicle, a safety device is equipped to a column shift. Due to locking function provided by the safety device, the shifting movement of a shift lever from Parking-position to the other positions is permitted only when the foot brake is kept depressed.
Patent GB-2249589-A (GB)
Title: Combined heat and power turbine
Inventor: TORKINGTON PETER
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: A combined heat and power installation comprising a gas turbine 1 providing shaft power, 18 the exhaust gases from the gas turbine 1 being directed to a heat utilisation system. The gas turbine 1 includes a recuperator 2 and means for varying the relative flow of exhaust gases to the heat utilisation system through the recuperator 2 or through a by-pass duct 22 which by-passes the recuperator 2. The heat utilization system 32, 34 may comprise two distinct heat demands. For example there may be relatively low temperature demand 32 for space heating purposes and a relatively high temperature demand 34 for process heat. Valves 38, 40 may be provided for distributing a lower temperature gas from the recuperator 2 and a higher temperature gas from the by-pass duct 22 between the two heat demands 32, 34. To boost the temperature of the higher temperature gas an afterburner 30 may be incorporated into the duct 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250370-A (GB)
Title: Training device for lift service personnel
Inventor: NORBURY COLIN
IPC: G09B9/02
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: A lift training device (10) utilizes a simulator (14) for simulating hoistway signaling devices for providing lift condition signals to an actual microprocessor-based lift control (12) i.e. a control as would be found in a real, non-simulated lift system. The type of lift condition signals generated at 14 can be selected at 16. Control 12 responds to the lift condition signal by outputting information at 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247229-A (GB)
Title: Presser plate for pin feed tractor
Inventor: NAKANO NORIHITO
IPC: B65H20/20
Filed: 1991-02-20
Abstract: A pin feed tractor is adapted to feed a paper web in a predetermined direction while a presser plate 27 keeps the paper pressed to the tractor belt 25. The sectional shape of the presser plate in the direction of web feed changes according to the distribution of a bending moment applied to the plate by a spring 32, so as to prevent it from creep. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256888-A (GB)
Title: Warning device
Inventor: WAY ROBERT OLIVER
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 1991-06-17
Abstract: A warning device comprises a harness 2 to which is secured a flexible wand 4 carrying a display 6, 7. The display 6 may be illuminated internally and controlled by wires extending through a tubular wand 4 from a battery and control means carried on the harness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258209-A (GB)
Title: Plastic bottle for containing either carbonated or non-carbonated beverages
Inventor: UGARELLI RENATO
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 1991-07-30
Abstract: A cylindrically shaped plastic bottle, having a bearing base formed by a petaloid made up by a plurality of bulges 7, the separation between contiguous bulges is created by the presence of corresponding arcuate ribs 9 that are arranged radially from a central element of said bearing base along respective vertical planes, the central element being substantially circular and flat and raised above the bearing plane. The outer sides (8, fig. 2A) of said bulges 9 are preferably vertical and extend down to reach the bearing plane. Said bottle further has on its outer wall surface a plurality of similar recesses 1 that are orderly arranged at the same height and preferably separated by respective vertical ribs 2 rectilinearly connecting the upper portion 3 with the lower portion 4, with respect to said recesses, of the bottle. The vertical ribs 2 can take the form of arcuate raised surfaces spaced at regular intervals in a continuous horizontal recess (fig. 4-6) or the ribs 2 can be a continuation of the cylindrical wall surface (figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248091-A (GB)
Title: Titanium based lubricating material
Inventor: KISHI KATSUHIRO
IPC: C23C14/08
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: A titanium or titanium alloy substrate is subjected to an oxidation treatment before a solid lubricating film is applied to the substrate. The formed oxide can strengthen bonding force between the substrate and the solid lubricating film (e.g. MoS2). The resulting lubricating material is suitable for use in space or vacuum, light in weight, low in friction coefficient and long in life time.
Patent GB-2248491-A (GB)
Title: Ice cube making
Inventor: JOSTEN MARVIN H
IPC: F25C1/12
Filed: 1991-09-14
Abstract: An ice cube maker has a generally upright gridded evaporator, a hot gas defrost for harvest of cubes, a storage bin below the evaporator, and a hinged cube and water curtain between the evaporator and the bin. A freeze cycle control has a temperature sensor, on the backside of the evaporator, and circuitry to count down a predetermined time after a predetermined plate temperature has been sensed. The circuit terminates the countdown if the plate temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature and restarts the countdown when the predetermined temperature is again reached. The circuit switches the refrigeration from freeze to hot gas defrost when the countdown is completed for harvest of the ice cubes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260637-A (GB)
Title: Security system
Inventor: SYKES DAVID CHARLES
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 1991-10-16
Abstract: A security system for use in identifying items of property such as motor vehicles, bulk cargo containers and plant and machinery is applied by first forming a template 3 comprising a plurality of characters 1, the characters being selected from a greater plurality of characters each of which bears a mark 2 at a predetermined different spatial location relative to the character. The marks on the selected characters are to form an identification pattern for the property to be identified. The template 3 is then applied to the property that is to bear the identification system and means corresponding in position to the position of each of said marks is applied in or on the object, for example by drilling a hole through the object or by welding a stud to the object. The holes may be closed by suitable means such as blind rivets or grommets. Details of the template may be retained by the applicator either in its original form or as part of a computer database, for checking with the identification pattern if required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251928-A (GB)
Title: Chilled display apparatus
Inventor: DEVEREUX MAHON GERARD
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: In order to properly display confectionery in summer months it is most convenient if it is chilled. The display apparatus includes facilities for chilling accommodation within the apparatus whereby confectionery displayed is freely accessible but adequately chilled. This chilling effect may be provided using two streams of air, a first air stream (101) to chill the confectionery and a second air stream (100) to provide a degree of thermal insulation and inhibit dew formation on the confectionery. Alternatively, the confectionery may be displayed on a perforated tray, or on shelving. The cooled air may be ejected via nozzles located in partitions separating areas of confectionery. Cold packs may surround the tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253566-A (GB)
Title: Surgical article for artificial joints
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM ANGUS
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: The article comprises means to engage the humeral or tibial component of a shoulder or knee joint prosthesis and means adapted to accommodate at least part of the head of the humeral or tibial component, at least part of the said accommodating means being adapted to allow, in use in a joint, the ingrowth of soft tissue from around the joint. The article is woven from a polyester mesh.
Patent GB-2266810-A (GB)
Title: Multi socket outlet assembly
Inventor: CHOO ALBERT LIM CHEOK
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: An electrical socket outlet assembly comprises a housing (10, 12, 14) with a mounting element (22a) and conductors (36, 64) therein so arranged such that the internal components or most of the components are 'loose laid', the whole being secured and held directly or indirectly between formations on at least one part of the housing and another portion of the housing secured thereto or the mounting element. Fingers (eg 46) of the conductors may be received in socket contacts of the socket outlets. Assembly of the housing may also trap switches 72. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267252-A (GB)
Title: Label with liquid crystal polymer.
Inventor: LAYCOCK LESLIE CHARLES
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: A data storage arrangement for providing information on a body in holographically coded form, comprising a label incorporating, as the holographic storage medium, a liquid crystal polymer. The polymer may be in the form of a film having a thickness of 3-10 mu m consisting of a polyacrylate or polysiloxane. The film may be supported on a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) having a thickness of 75-100 mu m.
Patent GB-2267711-A (GB)
Title: Hot - water soluble polyvinyl alcohol fabric articles and method of disposal thereof
Inventor: HONEYCUTT TRAVIS W
IPC: D04H1/42
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: A method of disposing of garments after use. The garments, linens, drapes, towels and other useful articles are provided as woven, non-woven, knitted or otherwise formed fabric of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol polymer fiber, the fiber being water soluble only at temperatures above approximately 50 DEG C. After use, the fabric is subjected to water at a sufficient temperature to substantially dissolve the fabric whereupon the water and dissolved fabric are subjected to disposal.
Patent GB-2257256-A (GB)
Title: Consistometer for measuring rheological change
Inventor: ARNSTEIN RODOLPHE
IPC: G01N11/14
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A consistometer, includes, a cylindrical receptacle (3) containing the substance which is to be analysed, means to control temperature and pressure within the receptacle, and an internal rotary stirring apparatus (7) moved by a drive mechanism (9) wherein the stirring apparatus is mounted on two centrally-located pivots (25, 33) positioned vertically opposite one another inside said receptacle. The stirrer carries a mass (21) coupled to a rotary magnet (45) positioned around the mass outside the receptacle in order to rotate said stirring apparatus. The magnet is linked to a drive mechanism, enabling the force required to drive the stirring apparatus and, hence the consistency of the substance which is being analysed to be measured and allowing its development to be measured against said temperature and pressure. The apparatus is used for determining setting times of cements for oil wells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263343-A (GB)
Title: Semicylindrical ferrule element having adhesively secured optical fibre
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MITSUO
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1992-09-18
Abstract: One type of structural element is a double circuit diverging ferrule which comprises a first semicylindrical ferrule element  alpha 1, a second semicylindrical ferrule element  alpha 2, and a cylindrical bush 8 through which both the ferrule elements are press-fitted. The other one is a single circuit converging ferrule which comprises a first semicylindrical ferrule element  alpha 1, a second solid semicylindrical ferrule  beta  and a cylindrical bush 8 through which both the ferrule elements are press-fitted. In each type, at least one of the ferrules has an optical fibre adhesively secured in it. Three types of light diverging/converging devices, i.e., a diverging ratio variable type 1 x 2 circuit light diverging/converging device, a diverging ratio variable type 2 x 2 circuit light diverging/converging device and a 1 x 2 circuit light diverging/converging device having a constant diverging ratio are each constructed using the above structural elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263439-A (GB)
Title: Rail assembly for supporting map or flipchart sheet.
Inventor: HODGES KEVIN NEVILLE
IPC: B42F15/06
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: A rail assembly is disclosed having an elongate rail 1 for mounting to a wall and a strip 2 attached to the rail 1. The strip 2 includes a resilient tongue 10 for gripping the edge of a sheet of paper and also provides a decorative covering for the rail 1. The rail 1 may also include a U-shaped channel (6, Fig. 3) for supporting a display item such as a drawing board 5 connectable to the rail 1 by means of L-shaped arms 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264776-A (GB)
Title: Neon indicator
Inventor: THOMAS TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: A neon indicator assembly 71 in which a neon lamp 73 coupled to a resistor 75 is mounted in a housing 72; leads 77 and 79 of the resister and lamp extend to terminal contact areas 87 and 89; the housing is arranged to plug into a socket 109 so that contacts 107 in the socket of an electrical equipment are in electrical contact with the terminal contact areas. The arrangement is such that the assembly can be reduced to a small size so as to be suitable to illuminate switches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268480-A (GB)
Title: Control for sheet grippers on a sheet-carrying cylinder.
Inventor: FRICKE ANDREAS
IPC: B41F21/04
Filed: 1993-06-29
Abstract: Sheet grippers 4 on a sheet-carrying cylinder 1 or on a comparable component in a printing press, are actuated by a piston-cylinder unit 7, having a system (10) for measuring displacement of the piston. A control system comprises a programmable control computer 13, connected by line 12 to the displacement-measuring system 10 and, in a position-control loop, controlling the motor-actuated positioning of a servo-valve 15 as a function of the position of the piston 11 in the cylinder 7, while allowing for the speed of the printing press and the forces generated by moving masses. The annular position of shaft 20 of cylinder 1 is fed by sensor 21 to the computer 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280358-A (GB)
Title: A support structure
Inventor: PALMER RICHARD LEVIS
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A support structure (12) for securing e.g. a refuse bin (24) comprising two or more substantially vertical posts (14, 16) adapted to be secured to a plate or in the ground, strut means (18) spacing the posts (14, 16) at a location in an upper region of the posts (14, 16) and locking means on at least one of the posts, the locking means being located in an upper region of the support structure (12). The support structure may comprise a U-shaped bar. The structure may hold a metal hoop to which is filled a plastic bin liner. A cover may be filled over the support structure. Also disclosed is the use of the support structure in a seating arrangement, as a barrier or for supporting advertising material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269619-A (GB)
Title: Midwater support structures
Inventor: WADDELL JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: A method of installing a buoyant mid-water support or the like comprising an elongate base (32) and an elongate buoyant tank (31) joined at or near their corresponding ends by tension members, includes the steps of placing the tank on top of the base in aligned relationship, transporting the tank and base, eg on a semisubmersible vessel, to an offshore site at which the subsea support is required, lowering the base, and drawing the tank down with the base so that the tank is held by the tension members in a midwater position above the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287645-A (GB)
Title: Dual vehicle seat with belt attachment beam
Inventor: JONES NEIL
IPC: B60R22/26
Filed: 1994-03-19
Abstract: A dual seat assembly for vehicles which provides diagonal three point seat belt harnesses on both seats. A load bearing centre beam 100 is attached to the leg framework and extends upwardly between the seats, providing at least one seat belt anchoring point at an upper end thereof. The beam may include a receptacle for installing a retractor reel for inertia reel type belts beneath the seat, and a belt guide cavity for conveying the seat belt between reel and the anchoring point. The dial seat assembly may provide completely integrated seat belts requiring no anchoring points on the vehicle other than those normally provided for the seat leg framework. The belt attachment at the upper end of the seat may be a known type of D-ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291790-A (GB)
Title: Portable vacuum cleaner
Inventor: HSU MAXWELL
IPC: A47L5/26
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner comprises a main cleaner body 10, the rear end of which has a removable extension handle 20 for increasing the facility and operating range. The front end of the main body can receive an attachment 30 comprising a manually operated liquid cleaner spray device 40 and a rotary brush 32 driven by a separate motor 33. Electrical connections are provided between the main body 10 and the attachment 30 to provide a supply to the motor 33. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281558-A (GB)
Title: Plant treatment
Inventor: GAUGAS JOSEPH MATTHEW
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: A method of supplying sulphur to a plant growing in a plant growth medium, or to a plant growth medium in which a plant is to be grown, comprises applying to the plant or to the plant growth medium a composition which includes a plant physiologically acceptable amount of methylsulphonylmethane.
Patent GB-2286175-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-pumping bag-in-box conatiner
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TORU
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: The liquid-pumping container assembly comprises a container consisting of a flexible bag 2 for containing a liquid substance and an outlet block 6 positioned at the top of the bag and provided with an outlet hole 3 for outlet of the liquid substance, a cover block mounting portion 4, and a box fixing portion 5; a cover block 8 which is liquid-tightly mounted on the cover block mounting portion of the outlet block; a pump mechanism 9 provided on the cover block 8 for pumping out the liquid substance from the bag; and a box 11 consisting of a pair of hinged box components for containing the bag by fixing the outlet block 6 of the bag on a support block 10 of the box. The pump mechanism with its cover block 8 is mounted on the outlet block 6 of the container after the container has been placed in the box and the box closed. The non circular shape of the fixing portion 5, which is preferably in the form of shelves and grooves 5a, 5b which cooperate with the periphery 13a of an aperture in the block 10 of the box, prevents horizontal rotation and vertical shifting of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290058-A (GB)
Title: Stick-on airbag actuated by bodily impact or by proximity sensor
Inventor: SOH AH YEW
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1995-01-06
Abstract: An accessory type airbag 4 is affixed to a car interior by an adhesive layer 20. Inflation is triggered either by bodily impact against trigger plate 6, or by a proximity sensor. Needle 8 attached to the trigger plate penetrates metal film seal or plastic door 9 on gas bottle 2 to release inflation gas. The needle may be hollow to allow gas to pass through it. The airbag may be fitted in front of, to one side of, or behind the vehicle passenger to be protected. It may be used in aeroplanes, boats, minibuses, trains, or trams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286282-A (GB)
Title: A non-linear video editing apparatus
Inventor: SCHULTHEISS JOHN C
IPC: G11B27/032
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A spiral buffer for a non-linear editing system digitizes and stores an input video signal as it is simultaneously being cataloged by an operator. The digitized video signal is stored in a circular buffer of a random access non-linear storage device, 18 such as a disk recorder, wherein the old video data is overwritten by new incoming video data when the buffer is full so long as the old video data has not been marked by the cataloging process to be retained. The video data is further edited which results in a spiral shrinking of the buffer. <IMAGE>